Madagascar and Tanzania face off in Africa Cup of Nations Group L clash

match details and competition context

The Africa Cup of Nations Group L fixture between Madagascar and Tanzania is set for Tuesday, 29 September 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. This important match takes place at the Stade d'honneur de Meknès in Meknès. Both sides are eager to improve their standing in this competitive group stage as the tournament progresses.

standings and implications

Tanzania currently sit third in the group with two points from three matches. They have yet to win, recording two draws and one loss, scoring three goals and conceding four, leaving them with a goal difference of minus one. This position places them inside the promotion places, but with little margin for error. Madagascar's standing details are not explicitly provided, but their recent results suggest they are fighting to gain momentum and points to climb the group table.

recent form of the teams

Madagascar have played five matches recently, winning two and losing three. They have scored nine goals, averaging 1.8 goals per game, but conceded twelve, which equates to 2.4 goals against per game. Their recent matches include a narrow 1-2 away defeat to Nigeria on 25 September, and a heavy 0-4 loss away to Morocco on 2 June. However, they secured a strong 5-2 victory away to Kyrgyz Republic on 28 March and won 2-0 at home against Equatorial Guinea on 17 November. Tanzania's last five matches show one win, one draw, and three losses. They scored seven goals and conceded five, with an average of 1.4 goals for and one goal against per game. Their latest outing was a 0-2 home defeat to Guinea-Bissau on 25 September. Other results include a 6-0 away win against Macau on 29 March and a 1-1 home draw with Tunisia on 30 December.

head-to-head history

The two teams have met twice previously, with each side winning once. Both encounters took place in 2025, with Tanzania winning 2-1 at home on 9 August and Madagascar claiming a 1-0 away victory on 7 June. There have been no draws in their head-to-head meetings, and the total number of goals scored between them in these games is four. This balanced record suggests a closely contested encounter is likely.

what to expect and viewing information

Given the recent form and head-to-head record, the match could be tightly contested. Madagascar’s stronger goal-scoring record may give them an edge offensively, whereas Tanzania will aim to tighten their defence to improve their chances. With the stakes high in Group L, both teams will be motivated to secure points to advance. Details on broadcast channels have not been provided, so fans will need to check local listings for live coverage.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head